The Tyler City Council approved a $449,275 contract for the development of the Lake Tyler Master Plan during its meeting on July 24. (Contributed Photo)

From Staff Reports

The Tyler City Council approved a $449,275 contract for the development of the Lake Tyler Master Plan during its meeting on Wednesday.

Halff Associates, Inc., has been selected to provide comprehensive recommendations for the plan, which will address Tyler’s current and future needs at Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East.

The Master Plan will cover areas such as recreation and tourism, water quality, public safety, planning and development, and grant funding opportunities. Both lakes, owned and operated by Tyler Water Utilities (TWU), are treated as a single reservoir.

This is the first new Master Plan for Lake Tyler since April 2011. The official planning phase is set to begin in August 2024. TWU will host two public meetings and two stakeholder meetings, as well as conduct surveys to gauge community needs and opportunities for both lakes.

The analysis phase will include assessments of environmental factors, water resources, and shoreline conditions. The final Master Plan is expected to be presented to the Council for approval in August 2025.